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Uhhhh - The Highly Sensitive Person vs Autism.

Are you just highly sensitive, or are you autistic?

We discussed that question a lot here before on this channel.

But as the topic of autism became more popular recently, I see a lot of people misdiagnosing themselves through content on social media.

I talked with my therapists about that as well.

And what they told me is:

NO, not anyone who can identify themselves with traits of ASD actually has a mental disorder like autism.

And YES, sensitivity is a trait that causes autism related symptoms and increases the chance for complex trauma as well.

Therefore, today I want to introduce you to 7 signs, that you are a highly sensitive person and not autistic.

We also discuss the major differences between a highly sensitive disposition and clinically diagnosable autism spectrum disorder.

This video is also the first one of three part series on HSP vs autism.

► Links and Resources:

HSP vs. Autism Video: https://youtu.be/RXd7r5wV5CQ?si=qho9r2aSJjmUSfrr

Elaine N. Aron: https://hsperson.com/

Autism Spectrum: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/women-autism-spectrum-disorder/202208/autistic-linear-spectrum-pie-chart-spectrum

Sensory Processing Article: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20203139/

What is Autism Article: https://reframingautism.org.au/introduction-to-autism-part-1-what-is-autism/

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► Episode Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

02:09 What Is HSP/SPS?

03:50 What is ASD?

05:19 The Overlap

08:33 Sign 1: Your Style Of Processing Is More “In-Depth”

11:30 Sign 2: You Have A Particular High Sense Of Empathy

13:10 Sign 3: Your Thriving And Development Are Primarily Influenced By The Environment

15:28 Sign 4: You Have A Strong Need For Social Connection

16:44 Sign 5: You Are Cognitively More Flexible

17:42 Sign 6: You Have A Heightened Emotional Awareness

18:35 Sign 7: You Think Context-Dependent

19:43 Venn Diagram: Overlap HSP And ASD

21:26 Final Thoughts

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► Hi, my name is Robert! I create videos about CPTSD & attachment theory for highly sensitive & neurodivergent people.

My content aims to help you transform trauma-driven reactions that block you, so you can embrace a life full of happiness, safe & loving relationships, and self-confidence. :)

► Disclaimer: None of the contents are therapeutic or medical recommendations. The contents are not to be understood as therapeutic-medical instructions and are neither intended as professional health advice nor as education.

I am not a health professional myself. My content is based on research and my personal experiences working with various therapists as a client for three years.